Postgraduate Accounting Fellow

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board Inc • Rapid City, SD

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About The Position

The Postgraduate Accounting Fellowship is a structured, one-year training program designed to provide emerging Native American accounting or finance professionals with hands-on experience in the financial operations of a mid-sized enterprise nonprofit healthcare and social services organization. Fellows will rotate through key functional areas of the Finance Department—including, among others, general accounting, grant reporting, budgeting, audit preparation, and fund accounting—while working alongside experienced finance professionals. The fellowship provides robust training in nonprofit and healthcare financial management, equipping participants for careers in mission-driven financial leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or public administration.
• Registered member of an officially recognized Native American or Alaska Native tribe.
• Less than two years of experience following college graduation.
• Strong academic foundation in financial accounting, governmental/nonprofit accounting, data analysis, and information systems.
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare, tribal and nonprofit finance, or public service.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting software or reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial close activities under supervision.
• Support preparation of financial reports for grants, programs, and departmental budgets, ensuring compliance with funder restrictions.
• Participate in the budgeting and forecasting processes, including data collection and modeling for program and organizational budgets.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits, including the annual financial statement audit and Single Audit.
• Conduct ad hoc financial and operational analyses to support strategic decision-making by senior leadership.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on internal controls, automation, and financial transparency.
• Attend regular training sessions on nonprofit healthcare finance, ERP system use, and applicable accounting standards.
• Present a capstone project to finance leadership at the conclusion of the fellowship.

Benefits

• Competitive fellowship stipend/salary for the duration of the program.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off for observed holidays and a limited number of personal days.
• Professional development and networking opportunities.
• Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees